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Bormes Plongée is based in Bormes Les Mimosas, in the south-east of France, on the port of La Favière near a large free car park. The marina of Bormes Les Mimosas is located opposite the Hyères Islands and the Port-Cros National Park. Direct and quick access to the best Var dive sites in the Mediterranean sea. Many wreck sites spreading out from Porquerolles to Saint-Tropez for spectacular dives but also for their historical interest. They are artificial reefs, a real heaven for marine life. Profusion of life and colors on these sites. The most famous wrecks in the area ? The Donator, the Togo and the Rubis. Their reputation go beyond French borders. Divers come from all over Europe to visit them. The Port-Cros National Park, the first marine national park in Europe, was created in December 1963. It covers 700 ha of terrestrial area and 1300 ha at sea, including the islets of Bagaud, Rascas and Gabinière. A true microcosm with a large number of terrestrial and marine species, characteristic of the western Mediterranean sea. A wide variety of underwater topography with rocks, dry, long rocky ridges and drop-offs tumbling down to 60 m with steep descents like ski slopes or pierced walls like Gruyère cheese, mass housing for Lobsters. A beautiful playground is offered to divers of all levels. Sit down at the terrace of a little restaurant, in the pretty medieval village of Bormes Les Mimosas. [+]

The Rederis diving center is located in the port of Banyuls-sur-Mer, along the Vermeille coast, on the Spanish border. This diving club is close to the SNCF train station of Banyuls-sur-Mer and the hotel recommended by Rederis is a 5-minute walk from the station. If you choose to come by plane, the nearest airport is Perpignan. On-site you will find spacious facilities with hot showers, toilets, changing rooms, storage lockers, and an inflation station. The Rédéris diving school is specialises in FFESSM training from baptism to level 4 but also offers international PADI and SSI certifications. Specialize in the use of dry suits, wreck diving, and fish identification. Rédéris also organises winter ice dives at Les Angles in the Pyrenees. Embark on the boats the Aigle, an aluminum barge, and the Caiman, a semi-rigid boat with a capacity of 39 and 19 divers respectively. For an additional fee due to the distance from the wrecks, discover the wrecks of the Alice Robert alias Le Bananier, the Astrée, the Saumur, and the Saint Lucien. Explore the marine reserve of Banyuls or take a half-day trip with 2 dives in the reserve of Cap Creus. You can also take advantage of a special partnership with the Bleu Marine hotel located not far from the port. Non-divers will appreciate the many walks to do in the area. [+]

Explorasub Dive Centre is located in Cargèse, Corsica, halfway between the gulfs of Ajaccio to the south and Porto to the north. Discover the jagged red and ochre granite volcanic coastline with the mountain plunging into the sea. The 30 dive sites are spread between three rocky points topped by 17th-century Genoese towers. Nearby, 5 beautiful sandy beaches invite you to relax. Ideal for walks in a preserved nature, in the middle of creeks and maquis. The Explorasub club, with its shaded terrace, is located at the marina, next to the U Rasaghju restaurant, popular for its Corsican song evenings. Free parking is available nearby. The access to the premises, the sanitary facilities, the embarkation quay, and the boat is adapted to people with reduced mobility, with a freshwater fountain available. Rental equipment is disinfected after use and equipment are available for sale on-site. Possibility to change in a changing room, to store your belongings in a dedicated bin, to take a hot shower on your return. No handling of cylinders, which are already on the platform, stored in rows. The Explorasub center offers SSI and FFESSM training courses, from Level 1 to Level 3. Specializing in children's diving, Explorasub is also the ideal place for a first dive. Equipped with 2 bottle racks, ladders, and 2 seats for handicapped people, the semi-rigid boat Charles IV, with a capacity of 24 divers, allows you to reach the most remote sites in 5 to 25 minutes to discover the Mediterranean fauna. [+]

ZOEA Mallorca is located in the private marina Santa Ponsa, in the south of Majorca. Open from 9 am every day from April to October, ZOEA Mallorca only operates on weekends and public holidays the rest of the year. Board the boat at 9.30 am for two 45-minute dives, returning at around 1.30 pm in summer and 11.30 am in winter with a single dive. On-site, a shop, and a workshop allow the maintenance, rental, and sale of new or second-hand diving equipment. There are also two classrooms, changing rooms with hot showers, lockers for personal belongings, freshwater rinsing basins for equipment which can then be dried automatically on clothes racks. Possibility to store your personal equipment. Sixty pieces of equipment available for hire include 5 and 7-liter cylinders for children as well as 10, 12, 15, and 18-liter blocks for adults with single or double outlet valves, for DIN and International regulators. The ZOEA Mallorca training center, certified by the PADI CDC Center, offers PADI courses from the beginner level with the Scuba Diver to the instructor level. After completing the paperwork and preparing your equipment, board one of the RIB boats, Belone, Puntazzo or Conger, located right in front of the premises, specially equipped for diving with benches and bottle racks. Set up your equipment under the benches. The large rear platform is dedicated to launching, and you climb up the ladder with your equipment. The propeller is protected to avoid accidents. There is a terrace where you can meet after the dive for a beer. You can also go on snorkeling, kayaking, and stand-up paddle excursions to discover the coast from the sea. Transfers are free of charge from the hotels in Calvia. [+]

The diving school le Club Sous l'Eau is located in Port Santa Lucia, 2 kilometers from the city center of Saint-Raphaël. It is easily accessible by car, bus, and on foot, along the seafront. The Club Sous l'Eau is open all year round, by appointment during the winter, and daily from March 31 to November 15. Its comfortable facilities include a classroom equipped with whiteboards and a video projector. The wifi is free. You can rent Aqua Lung equipment which is renewed and revised every year. A store allows you to repair your equipment on the spot. The Club Sous l'Eau diving school is one of the oldest clubs in the area and is an integral part of the local diving history. PADI and FFESSM courses are available, from the first dive to level 3. Also explore the foothills of the Golden Island, near Cap Dramont, aboard one of the 2 dive boats of Club Sous l'Eau, respectively with a capacity of 36 and 17 divers. Visit popular dive sites such as the Sec des Suisses, the Pyramids, the Pierre à Sika, the Village. Dive also in the area around the Lion de Mer island, located in front of the bay of St Raphael. The sites of the Arch, the Virgin, and the Mermaid are regularly served. Take a trip to the wrecks of the river barges of Anthéor, the Jean Suzon, and the Saint-Antoine, located not far from the beacon la Chrétienne. These are relics of the last war and are very popular with divers. [+]